Decorative skincare product

ABSTRACT

Cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations comprising  
     a) silicone oils in a concentration of from 0.1 to 10% by weight  
     b) fatty alcohols in a concentration of from 0.1 to 15% by weight  
     c) dicaprylyl ethers in a concentration of from 0.1 to 4% by weight  
     d) stearic acid/stearate emulsifiers in a concentration of from 0.1 to 10% by weight  
     e) moisturizers in a concentration of from 0.1 to 15% by weight  
     f) metal oxide pigments with a particle size of from 5 to 50 μm in a concentration of from 0.1 to 7% by weight  
     in each case based on the total weight of the preparation,  
     besides optionally further cosmetic and/or dermatological active ingredients, auxiliaries and additives.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application is a continuation of InternationalApplication No. PCT/EP02/10668, filed Sep. 23, 2002, the entiredisclosure whereof is expressly incorporated by reference herein, whichclaims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 of German Patent Application No.101 48 264.7, filed Sep. 28, 2001.

[0002] The present invention relates to cosmetic and/or dermatologicalpreparations for decorative skin care.

[0003] The skin is the largest human organ. Among its many functions(for example for temperature regulation and as a sensory organ) thebarrier function, which prevents the skin (and ultimately therefore theentire organism) from drying out, is probably the most important. At thesame time, the skin acts as a protective device against the penetrationand the absorption of external substances. This barrier function iseffected by the epidermis which, as the outermost layer, forms theactual protective sheath against the environment. Providing aboutone-tenth of the total thickness, it is also the thinnest layer of theskin.

[0004] The aim of cosmetic skin care is to strengthen or restore thenatural function of the skin as a barrier against environmentalinfluences (e.g. dirt, chemicals, microorganisms) and against the lossof endogenous substances (e.g. water, natural fats, electrolytes).Impairment of this function may lead to increased resorption of toxic orallergenic substances or to attack from microorganisms, resulting intoxic or allergic skin reactions. Another aim of skin care is tocompensate for the loss by the skin of lipids and water caused by dailywashing. This is particularly important when the natural regenerationability is insufficient. Furthermore, skincare products should protectagainst environmental influences, in particular against sun and wind,and delay skin aging.

[0005] The trend away from genteel paleness toward “healthy, sportybrown skin” has been unbroken for years for many inhabitants of northernand central Europe. In order to achieve this, people subject their paleskin to solar radiation since this causes pigment formation in the senseof melanin formation. However, the ultraviolet radiation of sunlight hasa harmful effect on the skin. Besides the acute damage (sunburn),long-term damage, such as an increased risk of getting skin cancer,arises with excessive irradiation with light from the UVB range(wavelength: 280-320 nm). Moreover, the result of too much UVB and UVAradiation (wavelength: 320-400 nm) is a weakening of the elastic andcollagen fibers in connective tissue. This leads to numerous phototoxicand photoallergic reactions, resulting in premature skin aging.

[0006] A further problem of sun tanning consists in the uneven browncoloration of the skin. The individual areas of the skin are exposed tosunlight to varying degrees and form different amounts of melanin. Inparticular, areas of skin which are only rarely exposed to sunlightbarely tan. During sun tanning, this therefore leads to an uneven andoften unaesthetic tanning of the skin.

[0007] By contrast, for many people in sunny regions who have naturallydarker skin, a genteel paleness is the beauty ideal. These peoplegenerally attempt to protect the skin from solar radiation.Nevertheless, due to varying exposure of the skin to UV radiation, forthem too the result is differing degrees of skin pigmentation.

[0008] It was therefore the aim of the present invention to develop askin care product with pleasant sensory properties, in particular with asilky smooth feel on the skin which gives the skin a uniformly healthyappearance and a softly shimmering sheen. The softly shimmering sheen ofthe skin should be long-lasting and thus not be able to be rubbed offeasily, for example by clothing rubbing on the skin.

[0009] Surprisingly, the object is achieved by cosmetic and/ordermatological preparations comprising

[0010] a) silicone oils in a concentration of from 0.1 to 10% by weight

[0011] b) fatty alcohols in a concentration of from 0.1 to 15% by weight

[0012] c) dicaprylyl ethers in a concentration of from 0.1 to 4% byweight

[0013] d) stearic acid/stearate emulsifiers in a concentration of from0.1 to 10% by weight

[0014] e) moisturizers in a concentration of from 0.1 to 15% by weight

[0015] f) metal oxide pigments with a particle size of from 5 to 50 μmin a concentration of from 0.1 to 7% by weight

[0016] in each case based on the total weight of the preparation.

[0017] Although WO 98/52535 and 99/24001 describe skincare productscontaining pigments, these specifications were unable to point the wayto the present invention since only pigments with a size of from 0.1 to0.3 μm are used in them. In addition, no iron(III) oxides is used ascoloring pigment in these specifications. Although WO 00/24372 disclosesparticulate constituents in a size of from 2 to 30 μm, for the skincareproducts disclosed here, vitamin B3 and retinoids are obligatory asconstituent for formulating the preparations. All of the comparableskincare products disclosed to date lack attractive sensory propertiessince, due to their glycerol content, they leave behind a sticky feel onthe skin following use.

[0018] The composition according to the invention of the lipid phasecomprising, inter alia, silicone oils, dicaprylyl ether, fatty alcoholsand stearic acid/stearate emulsifiers allows, in combination with metaloxide pigments with a particle size of from 5 to 50 μm, the formulationof coloring skincare products of pleasantly silky smooth feel on theskin and softly shimmering sheen.

[0019] According to the invention, the preparation preferably comprises

[0020] a) silicone oils in a concentration of from 2 to 4% by weight

[0021] b) fatty alcohols in a concentration of from 1 to 7% by weight

[0022] c) dicaprylyl ethers in a concentration of from 1 to 4% by weight

[0023] d) stearic acid/stearate emulsifiers in a concentration of from 2to 5% by weight

[0024] e) moisturizers in a concentration of from 4 to 10% by weight

[0025] f) metal oxide pigments with a particle size of from 5 to 50 μmin a concentration of from 3 to 4% by weight

[0026] in each case based on the total weight of the preparation.

[0027] The cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations according to theinvention comprise dimethicinone and/or cyclomethicone as particularlypreferred silicone oils.

[0028] The moisturizers according to the invention include, inter alia,polyols, such as glycerol and sorbitol. However, it is also possible touse other compounds, such as ethoxylated polyols and hydrolyzedproteins. In addition, components of the natural moisturizing factor(NMF) of the skin, e.g. urea and certain amino acids, are used.

[0029] The cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations according to theinvention particularly preferably comprise glycerol as moisturizer.

[0030] In addition, it is particularly advantageous according to theinvention to use octyl dodecanol and/or myristyl alcohol as fattyalcohol.

[0031] The metal oxide pigments preferred according to the invention aretitanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, tin oxides and/or iron oxides.

[0032] According to the invention, particularly advantageous stearicacid/stearate emulsifiers are stearic acid, glyceryl stearate andsorbitan stearate. Further advantageous coemulsifiers are sorbitanoleate and eucerite.

[0033] According to the invention, the preparation according to theinvention is advantageously in the form of an emulsion. In thisconnection, a cosmetic and/or dermatological emulsion according to theinvention can preferably additionally comprise one or more water phasesbesides one or more oil phases and be present, for example, in the formof a W/O (water in oil), W/S (water in silicone oil), O/W (oil in water)or S/W (silicone oil in water) emulsion.

[0034] In addition, according to the invention they may alsoadvantageously be in the form of so-called multiple emulsions, such as,for example, W/O/W, O/W/O, W/S/W or S/W/S emulsions. Such formulationsmay preferably also be a microemulsion (e.g. a PIT emulsion), a solidsemulsions (i.e. an emulsion which is stabilized by solids, e.g. aPickering emulsion), a sprayable emulsion or a hydrodispersion.Furthermore, the preparations for the purposes of the present inventionmay also be virtually anhydrous (water content less than 5% by weight,based on the total weight of the formulation.

[0035] According to the invention, the preparation according to theinvention is particularly preferably in the form of a O/W emulsion.

[0036] The person skilled in the art is of course aware thathigh-quality cosmetic compositions are in most cases inconceivablewithout the customary auxiliaries and additives. The cosmeticpreparations according to the invention can therefore comprise cosmeticauxiliaries as are customarily used in such preparations, e.g.preservatives, bactericides, perfume substances, vitamins, antifoams,thickeners, softening substances, fats, oils, waxes or other customaryconstituents of a cosmetic formulation, such as alcohols, polymers, foamstabilizers, electrolytes or organic solvents.

[0037] Corresponding requirements apply mutatis mutandis to theformulation of medicinal preparations.

[0038] It is of advantage according to the invention to add self-tanningsubstances to the cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations accordingto the invention in a concentration of from 0.1 to 10% by weight, basedon the total weight of the formulation. Advantageous self-tanning agentswhich may be used according to the invention are, inter alia, glycerolaldehyde, hydroxymethylglyoxal, γ-dialdehyde, erythrulose,6-aldo-D-fructose, ninhydrin, 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (juglone),2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (lawsone). Particularly preferred for thepurposes of the invention is 1,3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA).

[0039] It is, however, also advantageous according to the invention toadd whitening agents to the cosmetic and/or dermatological preparationsin a concentration of from 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the totalweight of the formulation. Advantageous whitening agents which may beused are, inter alia, hydroquinones (also in combination withalpha-hydroxy acids), all-trans-retinoic acid, glucocorticoids, dionicacids, lipoic acid, liquorice extract and tyrosine sulfate.

[0040] For the purposes of the present invention, the preparationaccording to the invention can advantageously comprise one or morerepellent active ingredients. Advantageous repellent active ingredientsfor the purposes of the present invention are, for example,N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, ethyl3-(N-n-butyl-N-acetylamino)propionate and dimethyl phthalate. Veryparticular preference is given to the repellent ethyl3-(N-n-butyl-N-acetylamino)propionate.

[0041] Embodiments of the emulsion according to the invention that areadvantageous according to the invention comprise one or more repellentactive ingredients in a concentration of 1-25% by weight, based on thetotal weight of the formulation.

[0042] Cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations generally comprise alarge number of auxiliaries and active ingredients, which may also beused advantageously in the preparations according to the invention.

[0043] The customary antioxidants may advantageously be used accordingto the invention in the preparations which comprise the activeingredient combinations according to the invention.

[0044] The antioxidants are advantageously chosen from the groupconsisting of amino acids (e.g. glycine, histidine, tyrosine,tryptophan) and derivatives thereof, imidazoles (e.g. urocanic acid) andderivatives thereof, peptides, such as D,L-carnosine, D-carnosine,L-carnosine and derivatives thereof (e.g. anserine), carotenoids,carotenes (e.g. α-carotene, 1-carotene, lycopene) and derivativesthereof, aurothioglucose, propylthiouracil and other thiols (e.g.thioredoxine, glutathione, cysteine, cystine, cystamine and theglycosyl, N-acetyl, methyl, ethyl, propyl, amyl, butyl and lauryl,palmitoyl, oleyl, γ-linoleyl, cholesteryl and glyceryl esters thereof)and salts thereof, dilauryl thiodipropionate, distearylthiodipropionate, thiodipropionic acid and derivatives thereof (esters,ethers, peptides, lipids, nucleotides, nucleosides and salts), and alsosulfoximine compounds (e.g. buthionine sulfoximine, homocysteinesulfoximine, buthionine sulfones, penta-, hexa-, heptathioninesulfoximine) in very low tolerated doses (e.g. pmol to μmol/kg), andalso (metal) chelating agents (e.g. a-hydroxy-fatty acids, palmiticacid, phytic acid, lactoferrin), α-hydroxy acids (e.g. citric acid,lactic acid, maleic acid), humic acid, bile acid, bile extracts,bilirubin, biliverdin, EDTA, EGTA and derivatives thereof, unsaturatedfatty acids and derivatives thereof (e.g. γ-linolenic acid, linoleicacid, oleic acid), folic acid and derivatives thereof, alaninediaceticacid, flavonoids, polyphenols, catechols, vitamin C and derivatives(e.g. ascorbyl palmitate, Mg ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl acetate),tocopherols and derivatives (e.g. vitamin E acetate), and coniferylbenzoate of benzoin resin, rutinic acid and derivatives thereof, ferulicacid and derivatives thereof, butylhydroxytoluene, butylhydroxyanisole,nordihydroguaiacic acid, nordihydroguaiaretic acid,trihydroxybutyrophenone, uric acid and derivatives thereof, mannose andderivatives thereof, zinc and derivatives thereof (e.g. ZnO, ZnSO₄),selenium and derivatives thereof (e.g. selenomethionine), stilbenes andderivatives thereof (e.g. stilbene oxide, trans-stilbene oxide) and thederivatives (salts, esters, ethers, sugars, nucleotides, nucleosides,peptides and lipids) of said active ingredients which are suitableaccording to the invention.

[0045] The amount of antioxidants (one or more compounds) in thepreparations is preferably 0.001 to 10% by weight, particularlypreferably 0.025-2.0% by weight, in particular 0.05-1.0% by weight,based on the total weight of the preparation.

[0046] The preparation according to the invention advantageouslycomprises one or more conditioners. Conditioners preferred according tothe invention are, for example, all compounds which are listed in theInternational Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook (Volume 4,editor: R. C. Pepe, J. A. Wenninger, G. N. McEwen, The Cosmetic,Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, 9th edition, 2002) under section 4under the keywords Hair Conditioning Agents, Moisturizers,Skin-Conditioning Agents, Skin-Conditioning Agents—Emollient,Skin-Conditioning Agents—Moisturizer, Skin-ConditioningAgents—Miscellaneous, Skin-Conditioning Agents—Occlusive and SkinProtectants, and also all compounds listed in EP 0934956 (p. 11-13)under water soluble conditioning agent and oil soluble conditioningagent. Some of these compounds are listed by name under the constituentsof the aqueous phase and of the oil phase. Further conditionersadvantageous according to the invention are, for example, the compoundsnamed according to the international nomenclature for cosmeticingredients (INCI) as Polyquaternium (in particular Polyquaternium-1 toPolyquaternium-56).

[0047] Preparations according to the invention for the purposes of thepresent invention are present, for example, in the form of a cream, alotion, a cosmetic milk, a mousse cream from an aerosol container andcomprise, for example, fats, oils, waxes and/or other fatty substances,and also water and one or more emulsifiers as are customarily used forsuch a type of formulation.

[0048] In particular, the cosmetic and/or dermatological preparationsaccording to the invention are used as body lotion and as face cream,and also as decorative body lotion and/or decorative face cream.

[0049] Advantageously, preparations according to the invention canfurther comprise substances which absorb UV radiation, where the totalamount of the filter substances is, for example, 0.1% by weight to 30%by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight, in particular 1.0 to 6.0% byweight, based on the total weight of the preparations, in order toprovide preparations which protect the skin from the entire range ofultraviolet radiation.

[0050] If the preparations according to the invention comprise UVBfilter substances, these may be oil-soluble or water-soluble.Oil-soluble UVB filters advantageous according to the invention are, forexample:

[0051] 3-benzylidenecamphor derivatives, preferably3-(4-methylbenzylidene)camphor, 3-benzylidenecamphor;

[0052] 4-aminobenzoic acid derivatives, preferably 2-ethylhexyl4-(dimethyl-amino)benzoate, amyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate;

[0053] esters of cinnamic acid, preferably 2-ethylhexyl4-methoxycinnamate, isopentyl 4-methoxycinnamate;

[0054] esters of salicylic acid, preferably 2-ethylhexyl salicylate,4-isopropyl benzyl salicylate, homomenthyl salicylate,

[0055] derivatives of benzophenone, preferably2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone,2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4′-methylbenzophenone,2,2′-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone;

[0056] ester of benzalmalonic acid, preferably di(2-ethylhexyl)4-methoxybenzal malonate,

[0057] 2,4,6-trianilino(p-carbo-2′-ethyl-1′-hexyloxy)-1,3,5-triazine.

[0058] Advantageous water-soluble UVB filters are, for example:

[0059] salts of 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, such as itssodium, potassium or its triethanolammonium salt, and the sulfonic aciditself;

[0060] sulfonic acid derivatives of benzophenones, preferably2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone-5-sulfonic acid and its salts;

[0061] sulfonic acid derivatives of 3-benzylidenecamphor, such as, forexample, 4-(2-oxo-3-bornylidenemethyl)benzenesulfonic acid,2-methyl-5-(2-oxo-3-bornylidene-methyl)sulfonic acid and its salts, andalso 1,4-di(2-oxo-10-sulfo-3-bornylidene-methyl)benzene and saltsthereof (the corresponding 10-sulfato compounds, for example thecorresponding sodium, potassium or triethanolammonium salts), alsoreferred to as benzene-1,4-di(2-oxo-3-bornylidenemethyl-10-sulfonicacid.

[0062] The list of specified UVB filters which can be used incombination with the active ingredient combinations according to theinvention is not of course intended to be limiting.

[0063] It may also be advantageous to use UVA filters which arecustomarily present in cosmetic preparations. These substances arepreferably derivatives of dibenzylmethane, in particular1-(4′-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione and1-phenyl-3-(4′-isopropylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione.

[0064] In addition, advantageous UVA filters originate from the group oftriazines, thus, for example,2,4-bis{[4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy]phenyl}-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine(trade name Tinosorb® S), and also the group of triazoles, such as, forexample,2,2′-methylenebis[6-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl]4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)(trade name Tinosorb® M). An advantageous water-soluble UVA filter is2′-bis-(1,4-phenylene)-1H-benzimidazole-4,6-disulfonic acid sodium salt(trade name Neo Heliopan AP®).

[0065] It is possible to use the amounts used for the UVB combination.

[0066] The lipid phase of the cosmetic or dermatological emulsionsaccording to the invention can advantageously be chosen from thefollowing substance group:

[0067] mineral oils, mineral waxes

[0068] oils, such as triglycerides of capric acid or of caprylic acid,and also natural oils, such as, for example, castor oil;

[0069] fats, waxes and other natural and synthetic fatty substances,preferably esters of fatty acids with alcohols of low carbon number,e.g. with isopropanol, propylene glycol or glycerol, or esters of fattyalcohols with alkanoic acids of low carbon number or with fatty acids;

[0070] alkyl benzoates;

[0071] silicone oils, such as dimethylpolysiloxanes,diethylpolysiloxanes, diphenyl-polysiloxane and mixed forms thereof.

[0072] The oil phase of the emulsions of the present invention isadvantageously chosen from the group of esters of saturated and/orunsaturated, branched and/or unbranched alkane carboxylic acids with achain length of from 3 to 30 carbon atoms and saturated and/orunsaturated, branched and/or unbranched alcohols with a chain length offrom 3 to 30 carbon atoms, from the group of esters of aromaticcarboxylic acids and saturated and/or unsaturated, branched and/orunbranched alcohols with a chain length of from 3 to 30 carbon atoms.Such ester oils can then advantageously be chosen from the groupconsisting of isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropylstearate, isopropyl oleate, n-butyl stearate, n-hexyl laurate, n-decyloleate, isooctyl stearate, isononyl stearate, isononyl isononanoate,2-ethylhexyl palmitate, 2-ethylhexyl laurate, 2-hexyldecyl stearate,2-octyldodecyl palmitate, oleyl oleate, oleyl erucate, erucyl oleate,erucyl erucate, and synthetic, semisynthetic and natural mixtures ofsuch esters, e.g. jojoba oil.

[0073] The oil phase can also advantageously be chosen from the group ofbranched and unbranched hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon waxes, siliconeoils, dialkyl ethers, the group of saturated or unsaturated, branched orunbranched alcohols, and also fatty acid triglycerides, namelytriglycerol esters of saturated and/or unsaturated, branched and/orunbranched alkanecarboxylic acids with a chain length of from 8 to 24,in particular 12-18, carbon atoms. The fatty acid triglycerides can, forexample, be advantageously chosen from the group of synthetic,semisynthetic and natural oils, e.g. olive oil, sunflower oil, soybeanoil, peanut oil, rapeseed oil, almond oil, palm oil, coconut oil, palmkernel oil and the like.

[0074] Any mixtures of such oil and wax components are also to be usedadvantageously for the purposes of the present invention.

[0075] The oil phase is advantageously chosen from the group consistingof 2-ethylhexyl isostearate, octyldodecanol, isotridecyl isononanoate,isoeicosane, 2-ethylhexyl cocoate, C₁₂₋₁₅-alkyl benzoate,caprylic-capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl ether, dicaprylyl carbonate.

[0076] Mixtures of C₁₂₋₁₅-alkyl benzoate and 2-ethylhexyl isostearate,mixtures of C₁₂₋₁₅-alkyl benzoate and isotridecyl isononanoate, andmixtures of C₁₂₋₁₅-alkyl benzoate, 2-ethylhexyl isostearate andisotridecyl isononanoate are particularly advantageous.

[0077] Of the hydrocarbons, paraffin oil, squalane and squalene are tobe used advantageously for the purposes of the present invention.

[0078] The oil phase can also advantageously have a content of othercyclic or linear silicone oils than those specified above.

[0079] Cyclomethicone (e.g. decamethylcyclopentasiloxane) anddimethicinone is advantageously used as silicone oil to be usedaccording to the invention. However, other silicone oils are also usedadvantageously for the purposes of the present invention, for exampleundecamethylcyclotrisiloxane, polydimethylsiloxane,poly(methylphenylsiloxane), cetyldimethicone, behenoxydimethicone.

[0080] The aqueous phase of the preparations according to the inventionoptionally advantageously comprises alcohols, diols or polyols of lowcarbon number, and ethers thereof, preferably ethanol, isopropanol,propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, ethylene glycol monoethyl ormonobutyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl, monoethyl or monobutylether, diethylene glycol monomethyl or monoethyl ether and analogousproducts. In addition, they may comprise one or more thickeners, whichcan advantageously be chosen from the group consisting of silicondioxide, aluminum silicates.

[0081] Preparations according to the invention present in the form ofemulsions comprise particularly advantageously one or morehydrocolloids. These hydrocolloids may advantageously be chosen from thegroup of gums, polysaccharides, cellulose derivatives, sheet silicates,polyacrylates and/or other polymers.

[0082] Preparations according to the invention present in the form ofhydrogels comprise one or more hydrocolloids. These hydrocolloids canadvantageously be chosen from the abovementioned group.

[0083] The gums include plant and tree saps which harden in air and formresins, or extracts from aquatic plants. From this group, for thepurposes of the present invention, gum arabic, carob bean flour,tragacanth, karaya, guar gum, pectin, gellan gum, carrageen, agar,aligns, chondrus, xanthan gum.

[0084] Also advantageous is the use of derivatized gums, such as, forexample, hydroxypropylguar (Jaguar® HP 8).

[0085] The polysaccharides and polysaccharide derivatives include, forexample, hyaluronic acid, chitin and chitosan, chondroitin sulfates,starch and starch derivatives.

[0086] These cellulose derivatives include, for example,methylcellulose, carboxymethyl-cellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose,hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.

[0087] The sheet silicates include naturally occurring and syntheticclay earths, such as, for example, montmorillonite, bentonite,hectorite, laponite, magnesium aluminum silicates such as Veegum®. Thesecan be used as such or in modified form, such as, for example,stearylalkonium hectorites.

[0088] In addition, silica gels can also be used advantageously.

[0089] The polyacrylates include, for example, Carbopol grades fromGoodrich (Carbopol 980, 981, 1382, 5984, 2984, ETD 2001, ETD 2020, ETD2050 or Pemulen TR1 & TR2).

[0090] The polymers include, for example polyacrylamides (Seppigel 305),polyvinyl alcohols, PVP, PVPNA copolymers, polyglycols.

[0091] It may be advantageous according to the invention to add furtheremulsifiers to the preparations according to the invention. Theseemulsifiers can advantageously be chosen from the group of nonionic,anionic, cationic or amphoteric emulsifiers.

[0092] The nonionic emulsifiers include

[0093] a) partial fatty acid esters and fatty acid esters of polyhydricalcohols and ethoxylated derivatives thereof (e.g. glycerylmonostearates, sorbitan stearates, glyceryl stearyl citrates, sucrosestearates)

[0094] b) ethoxylated fatty alcohols and fatty acids

[0095] c) ethoxylated fatty amines, fatty acid amides, fatty acidalkanolamides

[0096] d) alkylphenol polyglycol ethers (e.g. Triton X)

[0097] e) sugar derivatives (esters and/or ethers of glucose, sucroseand other sugars; e.g. alkyl polyglycosides, such as polyglyceryl-3methylglucose distearate, methylglucose sesquistearate)

[0098] The anionic emulsifiers include

[0099] a) soaps (e.g. sodium stearate)

[0100] b) fatty alcohol sulfate

[0101] c) mono-, di- and trialkylphosphoric esters and ethoxylatesthereof.

[0102] The cationic emulsifiers include

[0103] a) quaternary ammonium compounds with a long-chain aliphaticradical, e.g. distearyldimonium chloride

[0104] The amphoteric emulsifiers include

[0105] a) alkylamininoalkanecarboxylic acids

[0106] b) betaines, sulfobetaines

[0107] c) imidazoline derivatives

[0108] In addition, there are naturally occurring emulsifiers, whichinclude beeswax, wool wax, lecithin and sterols.

[0109] The cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations according to theinvention are advantageously used for increasing the bioavailability ofα-flavones, in particular α-glycosylrutin, biotin, retinols, ceramides,vitamins and/or ubiquinone, in particular coenzyme Q 10, and/orderivatives thereof which they advantageously comprise according to theinvention.

[0110] The cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations according to theinvention advantageously serve for the treatment and/or prophylaxis ofthe symptoms of intrinsic and/or extrinsic skin aging, in particular thereduction of wrinkles.

[0111] The cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations according to theinvention advantageously serve for the treatment and/or prophylaxis ofthe harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin.

[0112] The cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations according to theinvention advantageously serve to improve the elastic properties of theskin, in particular tightening of the skin.

[0113] The cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations according to theinvention give the skin a pleasantly silky feel on the skin. Afterrubbing the preparations onto the skin, it has a soft shimmer andbecomes silky smooth.

[0114] The use of cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations accordingto the invention for reducing the stickiness of glycerol-containingcosmetic and/or dermatological preparations is in accordance with theinvention.

[0115] The examples below serve to illustrate the present inventionwithout limiting it. Unless stated otherwise, all amounts, fractions andpercentages given are based on the weight and the total amount or on thetotal weight of the preparations. 1 2 3 4 Stearic acid 2 3 2 1 Sorbitanoleate 1 Glyceryl stearate 3 1 3 Sorbitan stearate 1 Eucerite 0.1 CeraMicrocristallina + 3 2 Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral oil 3 3 8 Glycerol 84 10 5 PEG-150 3 Dicaprylyl ether 1 2 4 3 Myristyl myristate 2 Isopropylpalmitate 1 Cetyl palmitate 1 Myristyl alcohol 1 4 1 2 Octyldodecanol 61 Dimethicone 2 2 1 2 Cyclomethicone 2 2 2 Sodium hydroxide 0.2 0.6 0.20.2 Alcohol denat. 3 3 3 Carbomer 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 Cetyl phosphate 0.1Ubiquinone 0.1 Tocopheryl acetate 0.5 0.5 Cl 77891 + Mica 3 3 2 3 Mica +Cl 77891 + 1 1 2 Cl 77491 Phenoxyethanol 0.3 0.5 Ethylparaben 0.2 0.20.1 Methylparaben 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1 Propylparaben 0.1 0.1 Polyglyceryl-2caprate 0.4 Perfume 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2 Water ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100

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 10. A cosmetic or dermatological compositioncomprising: (a) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of a silicone oil; (b) from0.1% to 15% by weight of a fatty alcohol; (c) from 0.1% to 4% by weightof a dicaprylyl ether; (d) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of an emulsifierselected from one or more or stearic acid and stearates; (e) from 0.1%to 15% by weight of a moisturizer; and (f) from 0.1% to 7% by weight ofa metal oxide pigment having a particle size of from 5 to 50 μm.
 11. Thecomposition of claim 10, wherein the silicone oil comprises at least oneof dimethicone and cyclomethicone.
 12. The composition of claim 11,wherein the composition comprises from 2% to 4% by weight of thesilicone oil.
 13. The composition of claim 10, wherein the fatty alcoholcomprises at least one of octyldodecanol and myristyl alcohol.
 14. Thecomposition of claim 13, wherein the composition comprises from 1% to 7%by weight of the fatty alcohol.
 15. The composition of claim 10, whereinthe emulsifier comprises at least one of stearic acid, glyceryl stearateand sorbitan stearate.
 16. The composition of claim 15, wherein thecomposition comprises from 2% to 5% by weight of the emulsifier.
 17. Thecomposition of claim 10, wherein the composition further comprises acoemulsifier.
 18. The composition of claim 17, wherein the coemulsifiercomprises at least one of sorbitan oleate and eucerite.
 19. Thecomposition of claim 10, wherein the moisturizer comprises glycerol. 20.The composition of claim 19, wherein the composition comprises from 4%to 10% by weight of the moisturizer.
 21. The composition of claim 10,wherein the metal oxide pigment comprises at least one of titaniumdioxide, silicon dioxide, tin oxides and iron oxides.
 22. Thecomposition of claim 21, wherein the composition comprises from 3% to 4%by weight of the metal oxide pigment.
 23. The composition of claim 10,wherein the composition comprises at least one of (a) from 2% to 4% byweight of the silicone oil; (b) from 1 to 7% by weight of the fattyalcohol; (c) from 1% to 4% by weight of the dicaprylyl ether; (d) from2% to 5% by weight of the emulsifier; (e) from 4% to 10% by weight ofthe moisturizer; and (f) from 3% to 4% by weight of the metal oxidepigment.
 24. The composition of claim 23, wherein the silicone oilcomprises at least one of dimethicone and cyclomethicone.
 25. Thecomposition of claim 23, wherein the fatty alcohol comprises at leastone of octyldodecanol and myristyl alcohol.
 26. The composition of claim23, wherein the emulsifier comprises at least one of stearic acid,glyceryl stearate and sorbitan stearate.
 27. The composition of claim26, wherein the composition further comprises at least one of sorbitanoleate and eucerite.
 28. The composition of claim 23, wherein themoisturizer comprises glycerol.
 29. The composition of claim 23, whereinthe metal oxide pigment comprises at least one of titanium dioxide,silicon dioxide, tin oxides and iron oxides.
 30. The composition ofclaim 10, wherein the composition further comprises a self-tanningsubstance.
 31. The composition of claim 30, wherein the self-tanningsubstance comprises 1,3-dihydroxyacetone.
 32. The composition of claim10, wherein the composition further comprises from 0.1% to 10% by weightof at least one skin whitening agent.
 33. The composition of claim 10,wherein the composition further comprises from 1% to 25% by weight of atleast one repellent agent.
 34. The composition of claim 33, wherein therepellent agent comprises ethyl 3-(N-n-butyl-N-acetylamino)propionate.35. A cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising: (a) from 2% to4% by weight of a silicone oil which comprises at least one ofdimethicone and cyclomethicone; (b) from 1 to 7% by weight of a fattyalcohol which comprises at least one of octyldodecanol and myristylalcohol; (c) from 1% to 4% by weight of a dicaprylyl ether; (d) from 2%to 5% by weight of an emulsifier which comprises at least one of stearicacid, glyceryl stearate and sorbitan stearate; (e) from 4% to 10% byweight of a moisturizer which comprises glycerol; and (f) from 3% to 4%by weight of a metal oxide pigment having a particle size of from 5 to50 μm and comprising at least one of titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide,tin oxides and iron oxides.
 36. An emulsion which comprises thecomposition of claim
 10. 37. The emulsion of claim 36, wherein theemulsion comprises an O/W emulsion.
 38. A body lotion which comprisesthe composition of claim
 10. 39. A face cream which comprises thecomposition of claim
 10. 40. A method of reducing the stickiness of aglycerol-containing cosmetic or dermatological composition, wherein themethod comprises incorporating the glycerol in a composition whichcomprises (a) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of a silicone oil; (b) from0.1% to 15% by weight of a fatty alcohol; (c) from 0.1% to 4% by weightof a dicaprylyl ether; (d) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of an emulsifierselected from one or more or stearic acid and stearates; (e) from 0.1%to 15% by weight of a moisturizer which comprises the glycerol; and (f)from 0.1% to 7% by weight of a metal oxide pigment having a particlesize of from 5 to 50 μm.
 41. The method of claim 40, wherein thecomposition comprises (a) from 2% to 4% by weight of the silicone oil;(b) from 1 to 7% by weight of the fatty alcohol; (c) from 1% to 4% byweight of the dicaprylyl ether; (d) from 2% to 5% by weight of theemulsifier; (e) from 4% to 10% by weight of the moisturizer; and (f)from 3% to 4% by weight of the metal oxide pigment.